SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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207 - The Scream 4 Era & What Has Changed? Apr 01, 2025

Show notes

Happy April, also known as Scream 4 month! Ryan is joined by Ivan to discuss the time around Scream 4 – the production, the fandom, the release, the reception – and what has changed since 2011. Then, more importantly, Ryan and Ivan will discuss how the Scream 4 era is different from the Radio Silence/Requel era of Scream (2022) and Scream VI, and the new Kevin Williamson directed era we are entering now with Scream 7.

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Introduction

"Red"
Scream Story and Speed Round
The Fandom Around the Time of Scream 4's Production
Reception to Scream 4 At the Time
What's Changed
Scream 4 v. Scream 5

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9
Graphic Design: @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Red" (Red)

206 - Ranking Dewey Riley & Franchise News Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

This week is dedicated to the fallen member of the "Scream" trio, David Arquette and Dewey Riley. First, Ryan covers the announcement that Arquette will appear as Dewey in "Scream 7" as well as the news that "Cat in the Hat" will be released on the same day as "Scream 7." Then, Ryan is joined by Cassi and Sarah to rank the five Dewey Riley appearances and David Arquette's performances so far from best to least best. Additionally, Ryan, Cassi, and Sarah look to the future with potential uses of Dewey in "Scream 7."

Introduction

David's Announcement for Scream 7
"Superman"
Ranking Dewey

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Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9
Graphic Design: @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms
Featuring: @Sar.Campbell @xcassimariex

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Superman" (Speak Now)

205 - Ranking Gale Weathers Mar 18, 2025

Show notes

This week is dedicated to the super-legacy member of the Scream franchise, the only person to star in all six films, Courteney Cox and Gale Weathers. Ryan is joined by Jude to rank the six Gale Weathers appearances and Courteney Cox's performances so far from best to least best. Jude also shares his Scream Story and answers to the speed round questions.

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Introduction

"The Man"
Jude's Scream Story and Speed Round
Gale Ranking

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9
Graphic Design: @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms
Featuring: @Jude_JarJoura

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "The Man" (Lover)

204 - Ranking Sidney Prescott Mar 11, 2025

Show notes

This week is dedicated to our heroine, Sidney Prescott and Neve Campbell. First, Ryan reflects on what Sidney returning to the franchise as the main character means and how special it is. Then, Quentin joins Ryan to rank the five Sidney Prescott appearances and Neve Campbell's performances so far from best to least best. Ryan and Quentin also discuss the Buffy reboot and the return of Sarah Michelle Gellar, and the risks of continuing great franchises.

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Introduction

Academy Award Winner Mikey Madison
"Scream 6" and Sidney Reflection
"Cassandra"
Scream 7 & Buffy Reboot
Ranking Sidney

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9
Graphic Design: @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms
Featuring: @retromodernfly

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Cassandra" (The Tortured Poets Department)

203 - The Last Patreon Episode: Announcing Commentaries & Scream Trivia Mar 04, 2025

Show notes

This week, Ryan announces new changes coming to the podcast. This show will be the final "Patreon episode" of the podcast as they have been designed thus far in the history of SWRCS. Starting next month in April, Ryan will begin offering audio commentaries as the primary bonus content for Patreon subscribers. In addition, Ryan is joined by the Creative Producer, Ashley Summers, to welcome the new Graphic Design Producer of the podcast, TJ Jones. Then, as a throwback, relive the October 2024 trivia night for the patreon hosted by Taz.

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Introduction

New Visuals for the Podcast
Commentary Episodes
Is It Over Now?
Trivia Night October 2024

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9
Graphic Design: @tjonesonfilm

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Is It Over Now?" (1989)

202 - Valentine, Heart Eyes, Scream Crushes, and Oscar Predictions (PATREON) Feb 25, 2025

Show notes

For the last episode of February 2025, Ryan presents a Valentine's Day special. Ryan hosts the Patreon community to discuss Scream-inspired slasher "Valentine" (2001), Mason Gooding as a leading man in the newly released holiday slasher "Heart Eyes" (2025), and character crushes from the "Scream" franchise. Then, Ryan and Michael Schwartz make final Oscar predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards.

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Introduction

Ryan's Reviews of Valentine (2001) & Heart Eyes (2025)
Oscar Predictions
Patreon Group
Scream Crushes

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Editor: @albertmpadilla

Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9

Graphic Design: @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Today Was a Fairytale" (Fearless)

201 - Scream 7 Production and Filming Thoughts Feb 18, 2025

Show notes

This week, Ryan hosts his Patreon supporters to discuss everything Scream 7. Ryan and his guests discuss Scream 7 predictions, the Joel McHale casting as Sidney's husband, the return of the Meeks twins, the new cast featuring McKenna Grace and Anna Camp, as well as recentering the narrative around Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox).

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Introduction

"Can I ask you a question?"
The Mark Switch Up
The Meeks Twins
New Cast
Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9
Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Question…?" (midnights)

200 - The 200th Episode Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

Ryan celebrates the podcast's milestone 200th episode. Ryan and his guests discuss the news about Scream 7, Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard joining the cast, Mason Gooding's recent comments, and Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in a reboot. In this episode, Ryan announces a new creative producer, Ashley Summers from the Squirrel and Spud shop. Guests include Amar Karim, Sarah Campbell, Jacob Randall from the Happy Horror Time Podcast, as well as "the Straight Bros" from episode 150, Josh Carr and TJ Jones.

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Introduction

Podcast Milestone
"Long Live"
A Buffy Reboot with Sarah Michelle Gellar
Scream 7 Hopes
"The Straight Bros"
Scream 7 Talk
Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Producer: @ninnetimes @squirrelandspud9

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Long Live" (Speak Now)

Guests: @AmarKarim @HappyHorrorTime @jacobthefool @sar.campbell @mistajahh @joneshiphop

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199 - 25th Anniversary Tribute to Scream 3 & Scream 7: Scott Foley/Matthew Lillard Return Feb 04, 2025

Show notes

On February 4th, Scream 3 celebrates its 25th anniversary. To properly honor his top film of the franchise, Ryan invites everyone in the Patreon who ranks the film as the best in the series or their favorite sequel to share what makes it so special. Also, Ryan also speaks about the history of Scream 3 and how its reputation has shifted over time. In addition, Ryan covers the news that Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard will return to the franchise in Scream 7.

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Introduction

Scream 3's Shifting Reputation
The Return of Roman and Stu
Guest Scream Story & Speed Round
All of the Scream 3 Fans

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Host: @ScreamWithRCS
Editor: @albertmpadilla
Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Invisible String" (folklore)

198 - 2024: Year in Review (Top 10 Films, Horror, Awards) & Dawson's Creek Pilot Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

This week, Ryan covers the year of 2024 in film. First, Ryan covers his top 10 films of 2024 and goes through his personal "SWRCS Awards" for the past year of cinema. Then, Anthony Dapuzzo joins Ryan to give a thumbs up or down to each horror film released in 2024. Then, for Patreon subscribers, Ryan is joined by Carrie Tenney to discuss reactions to watching the pilot for Kevin Williamson's show, "Dawson's Creek" from the 1990s.

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Introduction